Preliminary Market Engagement - Oldham Events Space Operator

Oldham Council are undertaking this preliminary market engagement to consult with potential Operators to inform our approach to the procurement and selection of an Operator for the new Oldham Events Space being created within the Spindles redevelopment. This will not be defined as negotiation and any future tender process will remain a competitive process.

The preliminary market engagement is being carried out under the provisions of Regulations 40 and 41 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102).

Involvement in this preliminary market engagement will not preclude any organisation from participating in any future tender process.

The primary objectives of this preliminary market engagement:

1. Inform the market of the upcoming opportunity 2. Ensure that the requirements are correctly aligned with current and best practice and are proven and affordable 3. Gain insight and feedback on operating models and contract structures 4. Use the information gathered to inform the tender documentation in accordance with Regulation 18 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/102)

Additional information: Participants are invited to express interest and submit a questionnaire along with any supporting information, no later than Monday 4th December 2023 @ 12.00pm on the Council's e-tendering portal -- Project Ref: DN655945.